frugal living

Although the world is “economically-troubled” at the moment, for many of us, there is still not too much that we don’t have or can’t buy if we want. So when your mother says those annoying words - “I’ve got all I want” - she’s probably telling the truth. So it’s not WHAT you

Just as supermarkets have a science to the way they set up their displays (in fact, people study it at uni) and just as brands pay big dollars to get their product on the shelf that’s at eye level - there is a science and a strategy you can put into play to save money shopping.

There’s no doubt fancy dress makes for a great party - there’s nothing quite like the escapism of dressing up and becoming your favourite film star for the night. However, hiring professional costumes can get mighty expensive. Here are a couple of costumes that won’t cost a lot!

When you’re trying to live the frugal life and save money wherever you can – you may feel as though you’re swimming against a very strong tide. Our whole western society is geared to spend, spend, spend – so is NOT spending right now unpatriotic?

If anyone knows about stretching a dollar, it’s university students. If there’s a bargain on food, clothes, entertainment or alcohol – chances are these seasoned penny-pinchers, used to living on a shoestring, can point you in the right direction.

Dollars and cents aren’t the only currency. Long before there was money, there was bartering - the exchange of one service for another. So if you have a trade or skill, why not use it to achieve your goals?

Do you really know how much electricity your household consumes on any given day? At any given moment? Instead of crossing your fingers and waiting for the bill to arrive, why not get technology on your side and put the power to save back in your hands.

We’re already in April – the year is flying and before you know it will be May. Almost half the year has disappeared in the blink of an eye. Has your money done the same thing? Do you know how much money you have? Why not take stock now.

When you can’t or don’t want to exchange the product you’re using for a cheaper product – there are still ways you can save money – by using your preferred brand more fully! Here are four frugal living tips I managed to google across today that fall into the “Oh, really! Never though